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VU58 VVG

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2022
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

199,512 mi
Last recorded199,512 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU58 VVG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2021 199,512 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 186,074 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 165,391 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 139,307 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 109,498 miles

both rear tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 30 Sep 2016 91,915 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 6 Oct 2015 84,446 miles

nail n/s/front tyre

Fail 26 Sep 2015 84,261 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

nail n/s/front tyre

Pass 3 Oct 2014 75,358 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Sep 2014 75,197 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 64,730 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 57,164 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 51,676 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 30,858 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?

Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
6,682
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
155,316
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 75,543
coil spring broken 47,423
position lamp(s) not working 38,332
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,584
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34,513
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VU58 VVG is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2008 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 87,215 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 75,543 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VU58 VVG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 18 years old, this Saab 9-3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VU58 VVG registered?

VU58 VVG is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 23 September 2008.

Is VU58 VVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU58 VVG shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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